Faizah Mawusi

LCSW

Indiana

Experienced LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Indiana / 34004148A

NPI

1588780555

Experience

32 years

Languages

English

Location

Indiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. About Faizah

   Faizah Mawusi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 32 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering calm, straightforward support. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at helping clients regain a sense of direction and hope.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered practices to help people clarify what matters to them and take practical steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach skills for managing intense emotions and shifting unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people slow down and notice what is happening in the moment.

   Faizah often works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and questions about gender and identity. She pays attention to cultural background and how it affects each person’s experience.

   Her approach begins with listening closely to a person’s story and priorities. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small changes that add up over time. She aims to help clients feel more confident in daily life and better able to handle tough moments.

   People describe coming away with more clarity about their values and practical tools they can use between sessions. Faizah emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace while supporting meaningful change.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find motivation to make changes. It focuses on the client’s own reasons and goals and can be useful for addictions, behavior change, and low motivation.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people feel understood. It helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to sort out big feelings and life choices.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches simple tools to change thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns and gives practical steps to try between sessions.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
   
   Confirm current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to work with a licensed professional from their own Indiana area without commuting, while still focusing on practical skills and steady progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   32+ years

   Listed in

   Indiana

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Faizah commonly address?

   She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus relationship and parenting challenges. Additional focuses include addictions, LGBT issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining Motivational Interviewing with skill-based methods to set goals and encourage small, achievable steps.

   What kind of experience does she bring?

   She has 32 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

   Where is she licensed and based?

   She holds an LCSW in Indiana and practices there.

   Which languages are offered for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How does payment work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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